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Importing and exporting workspaces

ArconQ allows you to easily import and export your Workspaces. Your exported workspaces are provided as a .zip file and can be imported into any other ArconQ instance.

This table shows what to expect when you export and import a workspace.

What is exportedWhat is not exported
AppsApp Templates
App ConfigurationWorkspace name and description
App connectionsApp Port mapping
Communication diagram layout

Exporting a Workspace​

There are two ways to export a Workspace:

  • From the Apps view: Select the Export button from a Workspace's context menu on the right. This will export the currently open Workspace.

    Export button
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You can only export a Workspace containing at least one App.

Importing a Workspace​

caution

The import operation will fail if your ArconQ instance does not provide the required App Templates used by apps in the exported Workspace. Make sure to create or push them first.

You can either import apps to an existing Workspace or choose an exported file when creating a new Workspace.

Importing Apps into a new workspace​

Create a new workspace modal
  1. Navigate to the Apps view.
  2. Select the Create a new workspace button from the top bar.
  3. Specify the name and optionally the description of the Workspace you wish to create.
  4. Click IMPORT FROM FILE.
  5. Select a .zip file containing a previously exported Workspace.
  6. Click OK.
  7. A new workspace will be created and populated with the contents of the previously exported Workspace.

Importing Apps into an existing Workspace​

Import a workspace
  1. Open the Apps view
  2. Select the desired Workspace from the dropdown list on the top bar, if it's not visible.
  3. Select the Import workspace button from Workspace's context menu on the right
  4. Select a .zip file containing a previously exported Workspace.
  5. Click IMPORT.
  6. The workspace will be populated with the contents of the previously exported Workspace.

Advanced import and export​

Please refer to the advanced import and export article for instructions on configuring an export process to include additional data from your environment.